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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1939

Page

8

Haskins Church Homecoming Brings Large Crowd

Rally day and homecoming services at Haskins church drew a large crowd. Speeches by Rev Voorhies and Mrs Leigh highlighted morning and afternoon events. Nehemiah scripture theme, special greetings from visiting clergy, and a basket dinner followed the services.

Clara Godlove Haskins S. S Leigh L. W. Soule Washington Gilbert Voorhies Marion Voorhies Eastwood Robison Cotter Warren Missionary Board RE. D. Clark F.A. Gageby Nehemiah Davenport Hills Crawfordsville Ainsworth Bethel

Gertrude Heitzman Leaves Riverside for Ottumwa Nursing Post

Riverside news reports Gertrude Heitzman daughter of Mr and Mrs R H Heitzman has moved to Ottumwa to take a registered nurse position at Ottumwa hospital. Also noted are visits by Mrs William O loughlin and Miss Dorothy Young, and multiple local residents traveling or visiting relatives.

Atha Nicholson LeRoy Julia Marshall Clarence Conesville Lillian Vera Simpson Ainsworth Marshall J. L. Sands Elmer Thoeming Davenport Thoeming Ethel Booth Lawrence Wilson Christine Watts L. M. Boughtin Ottumwa Jennie Brower Jean Mathers Mac Wallace Chicago Haskins Vivian Booth Sue Thoma John Jennie Keating Riverside Gertrude Heitzman R. H. Heitzman Ottumwa Hospital William O'Loughlin Dorothy Young Muscatine Cedar Rapids Robert Arthur Washington Ira Waltman Robert T. L. Waltman George Deatech Vincent Clear Lebeda Helle

Symons loan fund honors Anamosa ties at Iowa University

The William Henry Symons loan fund at the University of Iowa totals 3866.83 dollars after a recent gift of about 100 dollars. Originating from a 1955 loan of 3,000 dollars by George F. Frazer an Anamosa high school friend and Iowa alumnus now a Chicago CPA the fund aims to aid Deserving Anamosa graduates with loans no more than 566 dollars per year and 640 dollars total per student. Frazer has offered to increase loan amounts to attract deserving students from elsewhere.

Lowa City George F. Frazer Anamosa William Henry Symons University of Anamnosa High School Gore Frazer Chicago College of Liberal Arts

Iowa State Fair Attendance Ranks Third Largest

Des Moines report shows the 193 percent attendance level at the Iowa state fair as the third largest in its history, according to A. R. Corey, secretary of the fair.

Des Moines A. R. Corey

Nix Named Public Safety Auditor in Iowa Reorg

Grover H. Nix of Cedar Rapids has been chosen as chief auditor of the state safety division by the Iowa Public Safety Commission. The appointment follows a reorganization after a $2000 shortage was found in driver license fees. Nix has 11 years with a Cedar Rapids accounting firm and will remain in Cedar Rapids for now.

Grover H. Nix Iowa Daily Press Iowa Public Safety Karl Fischer Cedar Rapids State Safety Division Nix

Weekend travelers and visitors from Eureka area

Mr and Mrs Ray McManius and sons left for Los Angeles and others returned home after visits. Several Eureka residents hosted and visited relatives and friends from Los Angeles and nearby towns including Washington Wayland and Brighton during a Sunday gathering and weekend trips.

Carol Benson Eureka Ray McManius Archie Neff Los Angeles California John McKune Henry Gebelin Buddy Fred Wagner Clark Wagner Charlie Marek Leo Te Bockhorst Join McKune Roy Edwards Milton Nebel Charlie Nicola Ess Nicola Stella Shuman Gene Roy McManius

Injuries Fatal to Winterset Man in Mason City Crash

W. E. Stanley, 22, of Winterset, died in a Mason City hospital Wednesday night from injuries suffered Tuesday when struck by a car at a downtown intersection. Police say the car, driven by former mayor Leo A. Davey, ran a red light. Stanley suffered a fractured skull.

Mason City W. E. Stanley Winterset Leo A. Davey Stanley Wis

Mahogany Wood Color Changes With Exposure to Light

Mahogany wood starts with a pinkish cast when cut but turns golden brown or sherry with light exposure. The sherry color deepens and beautifies as the wood ages if properly finished for furniture.

Fair board reports gate counts across years

The board reported 400 477 persons checked at the gates, down from 435 385 in 1929 the record year and 480 907 in 1938 the second best year.

Fair Board

Legion Chief Speaks At 21st Annual Convention

National commander Stephen F. Chadwick addresses the 21st annual American Legion convention in Chicago urging an increase in U S defense forces. Funeral services for Wilson R. Brown were held yesterday at Sherman's funeral home with graveside rites at Creek cemetery near Little York Illinois conducted by Rev. R L Wilson.

American Legion Stephen F. Chadwick Chicago Legion United States

Funeral services for Mrs. Cecil Baird in Columbus Junction

Mrs. Cecil Baird 27 of Omaha former resident here will have funeral in the Methodist church Friday afternoon with Rev. W A Lamp of Burlington officiating. Burial in Columbus City cemetery. She was born here November 22 1911 and was a nurse trained at Burlington hospital. She married Cecil Baird May 14 1936 in Columbus.

Columbus Junction Cecil Baird Omaha Neb W. A. Lamp Burlington Columbus City Cemetery Baird Alice Hantt Halle Hantt Columbus High School Nurses’ Training School Burlington Hospital Moraine Sun Halle Hanft Warren Langstaff Lyle Edward Hanft Columbus City Garrett Sadie Falls Michigan Belle Garrett Helen Lewis Mollie Church Irace Weber Clair Roth Iowa-Illinois Telephone Company George Arthur Sanders Richland Roth

Gardner Services Held Wednesday at Columbus Junction

Funeral services for George were held Wednesday in Columbus Junction. The obituary notes Gardner services and lists Columbus Junction as the location of the ceremony.

Gardner Columbus Junction

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